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\"For drivers we are in the middle of distributing over a million health kits, which include gloves and sanitizers,\" he said. \"For consumers this week we are defaulting all deliveries to no contact.\"

Grubhub founder and CEO Matt Maloney said the company has also implemented new strategies to help in the wake of coronavirus.

\"We're working really hard with local jurisdictions to make sure that delivery and pickup is still available,\" he said.

Local restaurants need our support now more than ever. Learn more about the actions we are taking to help you, our restaurant partners, and our drivers, to ensure the health and safety of everyone while supporting our entire community: https://t.co/Rs0ggMhNdL pic.twitter.com/eRs3r0Hw0w

— Grubhub (@Grubhub) March 17, 2020

\" Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food,\" according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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